Description

BSE announces mock trading session for Electronic Gold Receipts segment on Saturday, July 26th, 2025 for testing and familiarization purposes.

Summary

BSE has scheduled a mock trading session for the Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR) segment on Saturday, July 26th, 2025. This session is designed for trading members to test their trading applications and systems, including third-party platforms and in-house developed systems using ETI APIs. The mock trading will cover various functionalities including risk-reduction mode and trading halt scenarios.

Key Points

  • Mock trading session scheduled for Electronic Gold Receipts segment on July 26, 2025
  • Available for testing third-party trading platforms and in-house systems via ETI APIs
  • No new BOLT TWS release planned
  • Testing includes exceptional market conditions like risk-reduction mode and trading halt
  • No margin obligations, pay-in/pay-out obligations, or actual rights and liabilities created
  • Feedback requested by 4:00 PM on the same day

Regulatory Changes

No regulatory changes are introduced. This is a technical testing session only.

Compliance Requirements

  • Trading members are encouraged to participate actively in the mock trading session
  • Members must provide feedback by 4:00 PM on July 26, 2025
  • Contact BSE Tech Support or Help Desk for queries or clarifications

Important Dates

  • Mock Trading Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
  • Feedback Deadline: 4:00 PM on July 26, 2025

Trading Session Schedule:

  • Log-in: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Pre-Open Order Entry: 11:00 AM - 11:08 AM
  • Matching Period: 11:08 AM - 11:15 AM
  • Continuous Trading: 11:15 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Block Deal Window: 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
  • Closing: 3:00 PM - 3:10 PM
  • Post-closing: 3:10 PM - 3:20 PM

Impact Assessment

The mock trading session has minimal market impact as it is purely for testing and familiarization purposes. No actual trades will be executed, and no financial obligations will be created. The session allows trading members to validate their systems and prepare for actual EGR trading, potentially improving system reliability and reducing technical issues during live trading sessions.

Impact Justification

Mock trading session for testing purposes only with no actual trading obligations or rights created